Behind the scenes at Chesapeake

Behind the scenes from Friday's action on the Chesapeake Bay

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Day 2 winded down on the Chesapeake Bay and anglers began filling up the docks to show off their fish to the fishing fans.
Day 2 winded down on the Chesapeake Bay and anglers began filling up the docks to show off their fish to the fishing fans.
Before Hank Cherry bagged his fish, his marshal requested an autograph on his marshal hat.
Before Hank Cherry bagged his fish, his marshal requested an autograph on his marshal hat.
The docks began to fill up with the first flight of anglers.
The docks began to fill up with the first flight of anglers.
Which included Brent Ehrler. Ehrler was fourth after Day 1, but dropped just slightly to eighth after Friday's weigh-in.
Which included Brent Ehrler. Ehrler was fourth after Day 1, but dropped just slightly to eighth after Friday’s weigh-in.
Ott DeFoe rolls in and ties off to the dock.
Ott DeFoe rolls in and ties off to the dock.
Aaron Martens has a crowd as he gets prepared to bag his fish.
Aaron Martens has a crowd as he gets prepared to bag his fish.
Martens had another solid day out on the water.
Martens had another solid day out on the water.
He retained his lead after weighing 15 pounds even.
He retained his lead after weighing 15 pounds even.
Mike Iaconelli bags his fish on Day 2.
Mike Iaconelli bags his fish on Day 2.
More anglers file in...
More anglers file in…
Carl Jocumsen was among that crowd and had some fish to show off.
Carl Jocumsen was among that crowd and had some fish to show off.
Boom! Big bag of the day for Jocumsen.
Boom! Big bag of the day for Jocumsen.
17 pounds, 5 ounces has Jocumsen sitting in third place going into Day 3.
17 pounds, 5 ounces has Jocumsen sitting in third place going into Day 3.
Charlie Hartley breaks down his day on the water.
Charlie Hartley breaks down his day on the water.
Tommy Biffle signs some autographs...
Tommy Biffle signs some autographs…
While Gary Klein bags his fish.
While Gary Klein bags his fish.
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Greg Hackney had another good day today and is in fourth place with 30-5 after two days.
Greg Hackney had another good day today and is in fourth place with 30-5 after two days.
John Murray heads to the weigh-in stage.
John Murray heads to the weigh-in stage.
Brett Hite was jacked up to catch a decent one today.
Brett Hite was jacked up to catch a decent one today.
Bobby Lane took the time to sign some autographs for the fishing fans around Maryland.
Bobby Lane took the time to sign some autographs for the fishing fans around Maryland.
James Elam zeroed on Day 1, but came back in a big way with over 16 pounds on Day 2. He is fishing on Day 3!
James Elam zeroed on Day 1, but came back in a big way with over 16 pounds on Day 2. He is fishing on Day 3!
He was curious what he had so he needed to weigh them before heading to the tanks.
He was curious what he had so he needed to weigh them before heading to the tanks.
Ken Iyobe shows off a nice one.
Ken Iyobe shows off a nice one.
Kevin VanDam had a tough day on the water, but after weighing in he still took time to talk with fans and sign autographs.
Kevin VanDam had a tough day on the water, but after weighing in he still took time to talk with fans and sign autographs.
Morizo Shimizu was third place after Day 1. Here he ties up to the dock.
Morizo Shimizu was third place after Day 1. Here he ties up to the dock.
Shimizu only brought four fish to the scales today...
Shimizu only brought four fish to the scales today…
But he had a solid bag overall. He is in 5th place with 29-2 after two days.
But he had a solid bag overall. He is in 5th place with 29-2 after two days.
Edwin Evers holds up his hands to express how many fish he caught today on the Chesapeake. This was one tough derby for most anglers.
Edwin Evers holds up his hands to express how many fish he caught today on the Chesapeake. This was one tough derby for most anglers.
Brandon Lester was surprised by his girlfriend at todays weigh-in.
Brandon Lester was surprised by his girlfriend at todays weigh-in.
Nate Wellman signs a young fans shirt.
Nate Wellman signs a young fans shirt.
Only a couple more anglers left to weigh.
Only a couple more anglers left to weigh.
Two are Chad Pipkens and Kevin VanDam.
Two are Chad Pipkens and Kevin VanDam.
Davy Hite is all smiles after another good day. He is in 10th place.
Davy Hite is all smiles after another good day. He is in 10th place.
Justin Lucas made a jump today after making the Top 50 cut. The jump I reference is passing Dean Rojas in the Angler of the Year standings and into 2nd place.
Justin Lucas made a jump today after making the Top 50 cut. The jump I reference is passing Dean Rojas in the Angler of the Year standings and into 2nd place.
Brett Hite signs a fan's shirt.
Brett Hite signs a fan’s shirt.
Fishing fan Jenna had a cool poster backstage.
Fishing fan Jenna had a cool poster backstage.
Bassmaster on the local newspaper sports section.
Bassmaster on the local newspaper sports section.
Chad Pipkens gets interviewed for bassmaster.com. He is in second place overall.
Chad Pipkens gets interviewed for bassmaster.com. He is in second place overall.
It's a must to take a selfie with Morizo Shimizu when given the opportunity.
It’s a must to take a selfie with Morizo Shimizu when given the opportunity.